Stoke-by-Nayland
The Met
Artist: John Constable(British, East Bergholt 1776–1837 Hampstead)
Date: ca. 1810–11
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 11 1/8 x 14 1/4 in. (28.3 x 36.2 cm)
Credit Line: Charles B. Curtis Fund, 1926
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A landscape painting with a large tree, a distant church, figures on a path, and a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A landscape painting depicts a scene with a prominent tree on the right and a village in the distance on the left, under a sky filled with heavy, textured clouds. The upper left quadrant features clouds in shades of white, grey, and dark blue, with visible brushstrokes. Patches of lighter blue sky are visible between the clouds. The right side of the painting features a large, dense tree with dark green foliage, extending from the top edge almost to the bottom. Lighter green and hints of blue are visible through the leaves. A dark, indistinct figure walks on a brown path that curves from the bottom right corner towards the center of the painting, disappearing into the shadows beneath the tree. In the mid-ground on the left, a light brown church tower with a pointed roof stands, surrounded by a few small, light-colored buildings. Below the church, a green field slopes downwards, where two light-colored animals, possibly cows or horses, are visible grazing. The foreground consists of dark, earthy tones with hints of green and brown, leading into the path and field. The entire painting exhibits visible brushwork, giving it a textured appearance.
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